James Madison: Message on the Special Congressional Session - State of War and Diplomacy
May 25, 1813 (almost 211 years ago)In a special session message to Congress, President James Madison conveys word of Emperor Alexander of Russia's offer to mediate a peace treaty between the United States and Britain, and his acceptance of the request. Madison provides an overview on the state of war before recommending a tax inc...
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Thomas Jefferson: Message to the Inhabitants of Albemarle County
April 3, 1809 (about 215 years ago)President Thomas Jefferson, upon a warm homecoming, conveys his desire to let 'younger and abler' minds take over the stewardship of the Country so that he may enjoy retirement close to friends and neighbors of the place of his birth.
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George Washington: Message to the House of Representatives, Declining to Submit Diplomatic Instructions and Correspondence
March 30, 1796 (about 228 years ago)President George Washington addresses the House of Representatives to explain why only the Senate's approval is required to ratify a treaties with other nations. He touches on the process by which this came to be in the Constitution and why it is worth defending.
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James Madison: Special Message to Congress on the Foreign Policy Crisis - War Message
June 1, 1812 (almost 212 years ago)President James Madison calls on Congress to declare war against Great Britain in a speech in which he lays out the series of wrongs committed against the sovereignty of the Nation.
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James Monroe: Fifth Annual Message
December 3, 1821 (over 202 years ago)In his first address to a new Congress, President Monroe reviews the key relations with the international powers and the associated interactions and disputes where relevant. Monroe provides an update on defensive military measures and guidance for Congress on the terms top priorities.
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George Washington: Proclamation Against Crimes Against the Cherokee Nations
December 12, 1792 (over 231 years ago)President George Washington calls on the American people to track down and bring to justice at a bounty of $500 a piece, 'certain lawless and wicked persons' who attacked a peaceful Cherokee nation town.
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Thomas Jefferson: Address to the Wolf and the People of the Mandan Nation
December 30, 1806 (over 217 years ago)President Thomas Jefferson receives representatives from the Mandan Nation and speaks of his desire for them to act as one family, abandoning war in favor of trade.
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George Washington: Sixth Annual Message to Congress
November 19, 1794 (over 229 years ago)President George Washington discusses his response to The Whiskey Rebellion and calls for the establishment of a permanent militia and that recompense be paid to those citizens who lost property in the process of defending the laws of the government. He calls for the pay down of US debt and fore...
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John Adams: Death of George Washington
December 19, 1799 (over 224 years ago)Upon the passing of General George Washington, President Adams pass homage to the father of a Nation, inclusive of several letters trumpeting the virtues of the great man.
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James Madison: Proclamation of Day of Fasting and Prayer
July 9, 1812 (almost 212 years ago)Stepping across the chasm into a state of war with Great Britain, President James Madison calls on the people of the United States to pray to God for perseverance and forgiveness and guidance to peace.
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